Dental Implants Port Macquarie
The Best Alternative to Your Real Teeth
Dental implants are screw-like metal posts, usually made of titanium, that are surgically placed into the jawbone underneath your gums, to replace missing teeth.
Once in place, they allow your Port Macquarie dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them.
Because dental implants fuse to your bone, they become sturdy support for replacement teeth.
Dentures and bridges attached to dental implants won’t slip or move inside your mouth.
This fit helps the dentures and bridges — as well as crowns installed over implants — look and feel more natural compared to conventional dentures or bridges.
For some, conventional bridges and dentures are uncomfortable or even impossible, due to sore spots, poor ridges, or gagging.
Also, conventional bridges must be attached to teeth on both sides of the space left by the missing teeth, requiring enamel reduction on the adjacent teeth.
Qualified Candidates for Dental Implants in Port Macquarie
Not everyone can get dental implants.
Your trusted Port Macquarie dentist will first conduct a comprehensive examination to determine if you are a qualified candidate for the procedure.
A qualified candidate should have the following characteristics:
- Good general and oral health
- Adequate bone in the jaw
- Healthy gum tissues
- No periodontal disease
Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants offer firm support to human-made teeth. Dentures, bridges or single-teeth crowns attached to the dental implants won’t slip or move inside your mouth – a very important benefit when eating and speaking.
This secure fit also helps human-made teeth feel more natural than conventional bridges or dentures.
Some people may find implant-supported dentures more comfortable than removable dentures that do not use implants.
When teeth are missing, dental implants also help keep the jawbone from shrinking, lifting your face to avoid a “sagged” appearance.
Dental implants are good value since they can last a lifetime, with proper hygiene and care.
Dental Implants Procedure
On your first visit, your Port Macquarie dentist designs your treatment plan, focusing on your specific dental care needs and preferences.
A tiny screw-like post made of titanium is placed into the socket of the missing tooth. While the jawbone heals, it fuses around the implants through a process called osseointegration, securing it in the jaw.
Once the implant is connected to the jawbone, a small connector post called an abutment is attached to securely support the new tooth.
Dental Implants in Port Macquarie
Talk to your Port Macquarie dentist today to learn if you are an ideal candidate. Get the smile you’ve always deserved and say goodbye to missing teeth, with durable dental implants.
Dental Implants in Port Macquarie
Call us on (02) 6105 9853 or book your appointment online.
We are located at 38 Buller St in Port Macquarie.
Patient 1: Porcelain Crown Treatment
Patient’s concern:
This patient came to me wanting to take out all his teeth because he was very unhappy with the look of them and wanted dentures. After a long discussion, we decided to save the teeth and transform his smile with porcelain crowns and bridges to replace a missing tooth.
Treatment:
8 Porcelain crown and bridge
Treatment time:
3 weeks
Patient 2: Porcelain Crown Treatment
Patient’s concern:
His front teeth keep breaking and he’s not happy with the look of them. He wanted to surprise his wife with a new smile.
Treatment:
4 porcelain crowns
Treatment time:
2 weeks
Stages & results:
The teeth were cleaned and prepped for the porcelain crown
Patient 3: Porcelain Crown Treatment
Patient’s concern:
Worried about the cracks on her front teeth. This patient wanted a natural restoration to her teeth.
Treatment:
4 porcelain crowns that were able to blend in with the rest of her teeth
Treatment time:
2 weeks
Patient 4: Porcelain Crown Treatment
Patient’s concern:
Wanted veneers and to get a better smile
Treatment:
8 porcelain crowns
Treatment time:
4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
What are dental implants?
Dental implants are tiny screw-like posts, usually made of biocompatible material like titanium, that are used to replace missing tooth root. They bond to the jaw to provide stable support for crowns and dentures.